- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yonkers, NY
Montessori School 27
Federal NCES profile for Montessori School 27, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363192004269
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montessori School 27 earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #16 of 33
- schools in Yonkers · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Montessori School 27 has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori School 27 ranks #16 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192004269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Montessori School 27 held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 363192004269 · Yonkers, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 17.5:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students)
Montessori School 27 held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Montessori School 27 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yonkers Montes
Yonkers Montessori Academy
1,234 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,176 students
- Yonkers High S
Yonkers High School
1,111 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies
1,096 students
- Gorton High Sc
Gorton High School
1,068 students
- This school 332
Montessori School 27
332 students
What this shows Montessori School 27 reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montessori School 27 compares
Montessori School 27 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 48% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 1% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
African American 17.2%
Asian 5.1%
White 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Montessori School 27 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Yonkers City School District reports $27,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montessori School 27 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers Montessori Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yonkers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gorton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montessori School 27's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montessori School 27
How many students attend Montessori School 27?
Montessori School 27 has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yonkers, NY. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori School 27?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori School 27 is 17.5:1, which is 48% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montessori School 27?
56.5% of students at Montessori School 27 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montessori School 27?
The largest demographic group at Montessori School 27 is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Yonkers, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montessori School 27?
Montessori School 27 has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montessori School 27 rank among schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori School 27 ranks #16 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yonkers on the city page.
What other schools are in Yonkers City School District?
Besides Montessori School 27, Yonkers City School District also operates Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students), Lincoln High School (1,176 students), and Yonkers High School (1,111 students). See the Yonkers City School District district page for the complete list.